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tip, gratuity, small reward, gratuity, meeting treat
/pɾoˈpina/
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An extra gift or small payment given in thanks for a service.
Examples
El taxista agradeció la propina.
The taxi driver thanked us for the tip.
Más tarde, la propina se pagó en dinero.
Later, the allowance was paid in money.
La vecina le dejó una propina por regar las plantas.
The neighbour left him a small reward for watering the plants.
Dejamos una propina al camarero.
We left the waiter a tip.
Le dio una propina al chico por llevar las maletas.
She gave the boy a small reward for carrying the bags.
Similar words
gratificación
agasajo
gratificación
extra
bote
Meanings
Examples
Dejamos una propina al camarero.
We left the waiter a tip.
¿La propina está incluida en la cuenta?
Is the tip included in the bill?
El taxista agradeció la propina.
The taxi driver thanked us for the tip.
Pagó el café y añadió una propina.
He paid for the coffee and added a tip.
En ese restaurante, la propina es voluntaria.
In that restaurant, tipping is voluntary.
Examples
Le dio una propina al chico por llevar las maletas.
She gave the boy a small reward for carrying the bags.
Recibió una pequeña propina por ayudar a montar las sillas.
He received a little gratuity for helping set up the chairs.
El portero aceptó la propina por el favor.
The caretaker accepted the tip for the favour.
La vecina le dejó una propina por regar las plantas.
The neighbour left him a small reward for watering the plants.
Agradecieron el trabajo ocasional con una propina.
They thanked him for the one-off job with a gratuity.
Examples
El acta antigua menciona una propina para los asistentes.
The old minutes mention a treat for attendees.
La propina se repartía después de la junta.
The treat was shared after the meeting.
Más tarde, la propina se pagó en dinero.
Later, the allowance was paid in money.
El archivo registra el importe de aquella propina.
The archive records the amount of that allowance.
Los miembros recibían una propina al terminar la reunión.
The members received an allowance at the end of the meeting.
Etymology
From Late Latin propina, originally an offering or treat.
FAQ
What does propina usually mean?
A tip left for a service.
Is it included in the price?
Usually it is an extra payment.
Can it reward one-off help?
Yes, a small gratuity for an occasional task.
What does de propina mean?
Colloquially, “in addition” or “as an extra”.
Is there an old meeting-related sense?
Yes, a treat or later a payment for attendees.
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